Luang Pu Tim (Wat Lahan Rai) Amulet Study Guide: Molds, Materials and Macro Photos
คู่มือศึกษาพระหลวงปู่ทิม วัดละหารไร่ พิมพ์ เนื้อ และภาพขยายองค์จริง · in Thai
This page brings together all 35 Luang Pu Tim amulets that Amulet Ping owns and has photographed itself, grouped by mold (phim) and batch so you can compare them on one page. 35 of them include 100–1,000× high-magnification photos of the material and surface. Biography and beliefs are given as traditionally told; nothing here certifies the authenticity or age of any piece.
Short biography of Luang Pu Tim
Luang Pu Tim Issarigo of Wat Lahan Rai — Lived 1879–1975 (BE 2422–2518) · Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong
Luang Pu Tim Issarigo (1879–1975) was the abbot of Wat Lahan Rai in Rayong. His amulets, especially the Khun Paen Prai Kuman and the Charoen Phon coins, are among the most collected of the 20th century.
หลวงปู่ทิม อิสริโก · in Thai
Which molds of Luang Pu Tim has Amulet Ping recorded?
35 pieces in 7 mold/batch groups, dated BE 2515–2518; the most common material is Silver.
| Mold / batch | Pieces | Year (BE) | Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sema, 8th cycle (age 96) | 12 | 2518 | Silver, Copper, Nawa (nine-metal alloy), Gold-plated copper |
| Charoen Phon Lang (text below) | 8 | 2517–2518 | Silver, Copper, Gold-plated |
| welded loop | 6 | 2518 | Silver, Copper |
| Khun Paen, Prai Kuman powder | 3 | 2515 | Sacred powder (Phong) |
| Charoen Phon 2 | 3 | 2518 | Copper |
| Charoen Phon Bon (text above) | 2 | 2517 | Silver |
| Naga Prok, batch 8 | 1 | 2518 | Silver |
By mold and batch, with real photos
Each group lists every piece of the same mold or batch, so you can see what they share and how each one differs. Click a name to see every side and the macro photos.
Sema, 8th cycle (age 96) (12 pcs)
- Luang Pu Tim coin, Sema, 8th cycle (age 96), Silver, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2518 — BE 2518 · Silver · 12 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim coin, Sema, 8th cycle (age 96), Silver, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2518 — BE 2518 · Silver · 12 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim coin, Sema, 8th cycle (age 96), Silver, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2518 — BE 2518 · Silver · 12 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim coin, Sema, 8th cycle (age 96), Copper, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2518 — BE 2518 · Copper · 18 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim amulet, Sema, 8th cycle (age 96), Copper, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2518 — BE 2518 · Copper · 12 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim amulet, Sema, 8th cycle (age 96), Nawa (nine-metal alloy), Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2518 — BE 2518 · Nawa (nine-metal alloy) · 12 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim amulet, Phim Sema, 8th cycle (age 96), Copper, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2518 — BE 2518 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim amulet, Phim Sema, 8th cycle (age 96), Copper, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2518 — BE 2518 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim amulet, Phim Sema, 8th cycle (age 96), Silver, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2518 — BE 2518 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim amulet, Phim Sema, 8th cycle (age 96), Silver, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2518 — BE 2518 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim amulet, Phim Sema, 8th cycle (age 96), Silver, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2518 — BE 2518 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim amulet, Phim Sema, 8th cycle (age 96), Gold-plated copper, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2518 — BE 2518 · Gold-plated copper · 6 macro photos
Charoen Phon Lang (text below) (8 pcs)
- Luang Pu Tim amulet, Charoen Phon Lang (text below), Silver, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2517 — BE 2517 · Silver · 11 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim amulet, Phim Charoen Phon Lang (text below), Silver, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2517 — BE 2517 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim amulet, Phim Charoen Phon Lang (text below), Copper, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2517 — BE 2517 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim amulet, Phim Charoen Phon Lang (text below), Silver, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2517 — BE 2517 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim amulet, Phim Charoen Phon Lang (text below), Silver, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2517 — BE 2517 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim amulet, Phim Charoen Phon Lang (text below), Copper, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2517 — BE 2517 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim amulet, Phim Charoen Phon Lang (text below), Gold-plated, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2517 — BE 2517 · Gold-plated · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim amulet, Charoen Phon Lang (text below), Copper, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2518 — BE 2518 · Copper · 18 macro photos
welded loop (6 pcs)
- Luang Pu Tim coin, Phim welded loop, Silver, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2518 — BE 2518 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim coin, Phim welded loop, Copper, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2518 — BE 2518 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim coin, Phim welded loop, Copper, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2518 — BE 2518 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim coin, Phim welded loop, Silver, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2518 — BE 2518 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim coin, Phim welded loop, Silver, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2518 — BE 2518 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim coin, Phim welded loop, Silver, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2518 — BE 2518 · Silver · 6 macro photos
Khun Paen, Prai Kuman powder (3 pcs)
- Luang Pu Tim amulet, Phim Khun Paen, Prai Kuman powder, Sacred powder (Phong), Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2515 — BE 2515 · Sacred powder (Phong) · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim amulet, Phim Khun Paen, Prai Kuman powder, Sacred powder (Phong), Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2515 — BE 2515 · Sacred powder (Phong) · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim amulet, Phim Khun Paen, Prai Kuman powder, Sacred powder (Phong), Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2515 — BE 2515 · Sacred powder (Phong) · 6 macro photos
Charoen Phon 2 (3 pcs)
- Luang Pu Tim amulet, Charoen Phon 2, Copper, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2518 — BE 2518 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim amulet, Charoen Phon 2, Copper, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2518 — BE 2518 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim amulet, Charoen Phon 2, Copper, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2518 — BE 2518 · Copper · 6 macro photos
Charoen Phon Bon (text above) (2 pcs)
- Luang Pu Tim amulet, Charoen Phon Bon (text above), Silver, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2517 — BE 2517 · Silver · 18 macro photos
- Luang Pu Tim amulet, Charoen Phon Bon (text above), Silver, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2517 — BE 2517 · Silver · 12 macro photos
Naga Prok, batch 8 (1 pcs)
- Luang Pu Tim coin, Naga Prok, batch 8, Silver, Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, BE 2518 — BE 2518 · Silver · 6 macro photos
Metal by era and traces of manufacture
Luang Pu Thim's first coin was made in BE 2508 (1965), 1,060 pieces, to commemorate his promotion to "Phra Khru Phawana Phirat", with a Yant 5 back. Later well-known pieces include the Charoen Phon coins and the Khun Phaen Phong Phrai Kuman amulets.
The coins are stamped with dies, so look at the sharpness of the lines, the edge-cutting marks and the metal surface. The Khun Phaen Phong Phrai Kuman pieces are sacred powder, so look at the ingredients and surface instead.
His main sacred objects were made late in his life, from about BE 2508 until his passing.
In general, metals form natural surface layers in different ways: copper, brass and bronze tend to develop a dark-brown oxide and sometimes green deposits; silver tarnishes brown to black; lead and lead–tin (chin) show white-grey deposits. Students look at whether these layers are continuous and natural between deep recesses and high points. Macro photos can only show whether what is visible is consistent with metal of the period; they cannot state a year of making.
Macro photos compared across pieces
Surface macro photos from several Luang Pu Tim pieces, side by side to study material, surface and deposits. These recorded photos look the same to everyone and can be re-checked. Read more about the method in Scientific amulet study: how 100–1,000× macro photos differ from a 10× loupe (click a photo to enlarge).
Beliefs
Devotees associate his amulets with loving-kindness, popularity and protection. These are traditional beliefs passed down among devotees, not guarantees of any result. Please use your own judgement.
How many Luang Pu Tim amulets does Amulet Ping have?
35 pieces in 7 mold/batch groups; the largest group is Sema, 8th cycle (age 96) with 12 pieces. Every piece is photographed on all sides by Amulet Ping.
How should I study a Luang Pu Tim amulet?
Look at real photos from several angles, compare the mold with other pieces in the same group, check how natural the material and deposits look in the macro photos, and consult an experienced expert you trust. Amulet Ping does not certify the authenticity or age of any piece; this page is for study only.
Summary
This page is a starting point for studying Luang Pu Tim amulets from real pieces, covering every piece Amulet Ping has recorded, and it updates automatically when new pieces are added. See all of them on the Luang Pu Tim page. Please use your own judgement.
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